06 November 2011

Marine life at Keppel Bay wins!

An amazing variety of marine life grows on the pontoons at this Marina that makes an effort to keep the waters there clean. Thanks to Chang Ai-Lien for a great article about this in the Straits Times today.

From Chang Ai-Lien's article:

Mr Trevor Fong, the marina's general manager, said: 'As eco-consciousness becomes increasingly widespread, Marina at Keppel Bay has upped the ante to ensure that we achieve a sustainable environment by incorporating best practices in environmental conservation.'

For instance, a vacuum pump- out system ensures that sewage from vessels is not discharged into the waters. Boat owners are also encouraged to use biodegradable washing liquids and detergents when cleaning their yachts.

She also shared more about marine conservation efforts in Singapore and how some of us were involved in documenting the marine life at Marina at Keppel Bay.

Wouldn't be wonderful if marine structures can incorporate designs that encourage such natural settlement? Perhaps even a 'Boardwalk to Nowhere'? Floating in the water, such pontoons allow ordinary people to view marine life at any tide, without getting wet!

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